
The 2472 pulled out of the engine house with her cylinder cocks wide open, as bright and shiny as the day she was first delivered. (668k)
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The 2472 left the station to begin her run along San Francisco Bay and up to the dry bean festival. (478k)
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The 2472 steamed down the center of Oakland's streets toward Jack London Square. (519k)
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The steam blew off the whistle as we passed through the sugar cane factory. (429k)
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The 2472 whistled for the crossings as she pulled her consist of Daylight cars. (376k)
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The 2472 came into the turn with the whistle blowing and the bell clanging. (400k)
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The locomotive whistled off for the crossings as it pulled up the grade. (630k)
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At track speed, the huge drive wheels and main bearings were rolling out down the line. (349k)
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Under full steam, the 2472 pulls out of the hole and heads for home. (474k)
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